A train accident involving the Howrah-Mumbai Mail has resulted in an investigation targeting numerous railway employees and officials. The railway is currently focused on resuming train operations. However, an investigation will commence on August 2nd to identify any negligence on the part of railway personnel and officials who were on duty...
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during the incident. The Chief Safety Commissioner (CRS) will conduct an onsite inspection on Thursday. Additionally, 34 railway employees from seven departments will be questioned. The investigation encompasses the station masters of Rajkharsawan and Barabambo, two guards from the Mumbai Mail and a freight train, four locomotive pilots, and pointmen. Notices are being issued to these individuals at the departmental level. The railway has also issued a public notice seeking information from villagers residing near the accident site. They can share information regarding the incident with the CRS. According to the railway, a freight train derailed on the down line first, with its wagons extending onto the other line. This led to the derailment of the Howrah-Mumbai Mail as its coaches collided with the derailed freight train wagons while traveling on the up line. Experts suggest that the accident could have been prevented if the derailment of the freight train had been reported at Rajkharsawan and Barabambo stations. A delay in stopping the train, traveling at a speed of 110 km/h, would have prevented the incident and saved the lives of two passengers. Inspections by different departments have revealed that the freight train wagons had been dragging for about half a kilometer before they derailed. The railway supervisor from Chakradharpur is conducting an internal investigation into the causes of the accident. The senior locomotive pilot of the Howrah-Mumbai Mail has given his statement to the railway supervisor's team in Chakradharpur. The Railway Safety Commissioner may summon the employees and officials to Kolkata headquarters for further questioning after the onsite investigation. Action will be taken against negligent employees and officials based on the CRS report.